Overcoming the Nevers

{Photo 286/365} My alarm went off at 3:30 this morning; my flight departed at 6:30 — Charleston, SC bound to attend my publisher’s annual Author’s Marketing Summit. My plan today was to get some rest once I arrived. Massage. Pedicure. Shopping on King Street. Then, a quick bite to eat before I headed to bed, early. While I was eating alone at the hotel restaurant, I got a text message from Brooke, the Senior Editor, Publicity Manager — she was insistent about seeing me. My text response was, “I’m a crusty mess been up since 3:30am got a massage {my hair is greasy} and I haven’t eaten yet today…” This didn’t prevent her from stopping by. After I gave her a BIG hug, since I hadn’t seen her in one year, she smiled and graciously pulled my book out of her bag and handed it to me. I had NO idea I was going to get this today – truly. In fact, the publication date was estimated to be the 15th — I was thinking I would see it next week on my door step. But no, here it is…I’m holding it in my hands…this project, my heart, my soul has poured into. I was speechless, still am. Excited. Emotional. Happy. Nervous. Here I sit now, in my hotel room, just me and the book. Reflecting. Praying. Joy in my heart. Grateful for the journey. Looking forward to what lies ahead. {now I can start filling the “pre-orders” –> download the introduction, watch the trailer video, order the book here}